Rwanda Polytechnics has signed a financial agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD), for the implementation of a pilot project in the district of Rulindo. Expertise France, the French Agency for international technical expertise, has been asked to support the implementation of the project during the first 3 years.
To do so, Expertise France is currently recruiting a short-term national expert in Road construction to deliver training of trainer’s session of 28 days divided in 4 training sessions. The assignment will take place from July 2022 – April 2023
Companies with relevant experience with evidenced proof of experience of staff on this assignment are also eligible to apply.
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Training to be conducted
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- Atterberg limits test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- California bearing ratio (cbr) test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Sieve analysis test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Compression test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Dynamic cone penetration test execution; Level 5 Road construction
- Deflexion test execution; Level 5 Road construction
- Los angeles test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Modified proctor test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- In situ density test; Level 5 Road construction
- Sand equivalent test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Slump test performing; Level 5 Road construction
- Pavement layers’ construction; level 3 road construction
- Manual asphalt; level 3 road construction
- Gabion retaining wall construction; level 3 road construction
- Honey combs retaining wall; level 3 road construction
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Tasks
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- Prepare the training program using the Project’s template and send it for validation to the Vocational training and Capacity building expert;
- Prepare all the material and necessary handouts to be used in the training and send it for validation to the Vocational training and Capacity building expert;
- Develop the evaluation sheet in line with the guidance of the project Monitoring & Evaluation Expert;
- Conduct a daily management of the training including daily attendance list;
- Conduct a pre-test the 1st day of training;
- Deliver the training session;
- Conduct a post-test the last day of the training session;
- Provide written report using the Project’s template and send it for validation to the Vocational training and Capacity building expert.
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Required experience
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- At least an advanced diploma in road construction or similar;
- Proven minimum of 5 years working experience in construction laboratories or in road construction companies
- Demonstrated experience in training/mentoring trainers in road construction field;
- Having the authority to certify trained trainers is a plus.
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Required competencies
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- Proficiency in English – written and speaking
- Perform different test in road construction
- Conduct pavement layers’ construction
- Construct manual asphalt
- Construct gabion retaining wall
- Construct honey combs retaining wall
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How to apply
Please note that application documents would be forwarded to this email: kiba.muvunyi@expertisefrance.fr and the deadline is 30th/06/2022
Notes: Application documents should contain a CV, cover letter, ID and certificates and if you are a company, please send your company profile with the CVs of the person who will perform the task above.
Candidates should be registered and possess a tax ID.
Kindly note that Expertise France will not be able to notify all the applicants. Only candidates who have been selected will be contacted.
